Question 2101 Deck General

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What is the name of tackle number 1 as shown in illustration D029DG below?

Diagram for USCG Deck General: What is the name of tackle number 1 as shown in illustration D029DG below?
A Gun tackle
B Whip
C Runner
D One-fold purchase
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) Whip. The illustration D029DG depicts various types of tackle, which are mechanical devices used to lift or move heavy loads. Tackle number 1 in the illustration is specifically referred to as a "whip," which is a simple type of tackle consisting of a single rope or line attached to a fixed point at one end and a movable block or hook at the other. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) Gun tackle is a more complex system with two blocks and two parts of rope; C) Runner is a type of tackle with a single fixed and single movable block; and D) One-fold purchase is a type of tackle with a single fixed block and a single movable block.

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